Gardening Basics

Articles and Current News

Gardening Basics

Garden Terms

Hardiness Zone Map

Seeds, Bulbs & Plants

Lawn or Garden

Tools & Equipment

Water Gardens

Site Map

Partner Links

Articles

 

 

 

Principles of Gardening:  In developing your garden you want somewhere that is relaxing but also...

      Basic Nutrients    The Most important nutrients are nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium and magnesium...

       Soil Quality The simple crumbling test can determine whether the soil is clayish, loamy, or sandy...

       Soil Maintenance    The various processes of plant growth take place in the soil. If forms the foundation for the roots...

      Watering Basics    A sufficient supply of water is one of basic requirements of a plant. When you notice....

Hardiness Zone Map: Rain, snow, heat, frost, and wind - these constituents of climate are...

Garden Planting Tips:  The essential principle to grasp is the plants in your garden have the same needs as those growing...

      Vegetables for Spring Planting    In spring we long for something crisp, leafy, or pungent picked from our own garden...

      Vegetables for Summer Planting    When choosing vegetables to grow, remember that plants grow more slowly after Labor Day...

      Buying Plants    When shopping for plants of any kind, you should have in mind where you plan to put these plants...

      Shrubs and Trees    One of the first things to look for is a shrub or tree that appears balanced. If a specimen has symmetry...

      Seeds    To determine the right type of Seed for you, first look at the front and back of the package...

      Vegetable Seeds    The first thing you should look for on the seed packet are the planting and maturing times...

      Flower Seeds    Growing flowering plants from seed is not costly. Flower seed packets usually  cost under $3 so if...

      Bulbs    In general the gardener deals with with four different types of planting material Bulbs, Seeds Plants...

Lawn or Garden: A garden/lawn with a more or less large lawn area demands the least attention. Once the lawn has been established, the... 

      Seeding Lawns  Break up the lawn-to-be with the spade or spading fork and remove large stones, construction trash...

      Water Conservation in the Yard Often you don’t appreciate something until it’s gone! That can really be true with water. Taken for granted...

Tools, Equipment, and Accessories:  Digging, cutting, turning, and lifting soil, especially heavy soil and sod, often when making...

        Garden Forks  In Garden Tools there are four types of forks the garden and spading forks are used to turn over garden...

        Posthole Diggers  In Garden Tools there are three types of Posthole Diggers the Clamshell Digger...

        Bulb Planter  In Garden Tools there are different types of bulb planters we will look at 

        Garden Safety  As tame a pastime as it may appear to be, gardening Tools and Equipment is not without its dangers...

        Freestanding And Lean-to Greenhouses  Whether a greenhouse is freestanding or attached (lean-to greenhouse) it is one of the most popular types...

 

Creating Your Backyard Water Garden:  Water gardening brings a world of wonder and excitement to any backyard...

        Creating a Water Garden: There are a number of things to consider when adding a water feature to your garden, not only design...

        Ponds and Sunlight: For best results, pond plants require  a position in full, uninterrupted sunlight, even thought this is conducive...

        Ponds and Trees: Sunlight is vital if fish and plants are to prosper, and while it might not be possible to provide a site...

        Pond Aesthetics: In nature, water is usually found at the lowest point in the landscape most natural, even when the garden...

        Viewing The Pond: Whatever the position of the pool in the garden, you should always be able to see its best aspect...

        Ponds and Trees: Sunlight is vital if fish and plants are to prosper, and while it might not be possible...

        Water Wall Units Explained   Water walls are almost a must in today’s contemporary style
gardens. Often the focal point of the garden...

        Splashing Out During Drought   Drought and water restrictions have raised the level of concern regarding creating water features in home...

        How to Find a Pond Leak   If you have ever experienced a leak in your pond you will know how time consuming and frustrating pinpointing...

        Patio Ponds  Garden ponds and fountains were once mainly for the very rich. Today, anyone can have a garden

 

 

Current News:  Yahoo! News Search Results for garden
Yahoo! News Search Results for garden

Duke?s Garden Victory Is Far From Convincing (New York Times)
After Thursday night?s preseason drubbing of Southern Illinois at Madison Square Garden, it was hard to tell what this season will hold for the Blue Devils .

Partner of man found in own garden thanks police (Scotland Today)
THE partner of missing man Alan Goulden has thanked the police for their help with the investigation. Alma Johnston acknowledged Lothian and Borders Police despite the bungling operation which saw their officers search for two months before his dead body was discovered in his own garden.

Holy front drive! Family's garden swallowed up by giant 20ft hole which appea...
A family has abandoned its Victorian home after a tiny hole in the driveway opened up into a 20ft crater - which swallowed their entire front garden.


Newsfeed display by CaRP

(Privacy Statement)  (Disclaimer)  (Site Map)  (Partner Links)